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Where to Watch Inception(2010)
“Your mind is the scene of the crime.”
Looking for where to watch Inception? You can currently find Inception online through Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
Cobb, a skilled thief who commits corporate espionage by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible: "inception", the implantation of another person's idea into a target's subconscious.
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Inception (2010), directed by Christopher Nolan, is an action film and is available to stream on 7 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.8/10 and 87% on Rotten Tomatoes from 39,443 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Originally released in 2010, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Ken Watanabe. At 148 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
Inception isn't currently included with any US streaming subscription, but it's available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and Brazil, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Inception isn't currently streaming on Netflix in the US.
- Inception isn't currently included with a US streaming subscription. It may be available to rent or buy.
- No — Inception isn't currently streaming on Prime Video in the US.
- No — Inception isn't currently free to stream in the US.
- Inception runs 2h 28m (148 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 74/100.
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